I've searched and found one lone post about 255's, but no real information about any issues. So, are there any fellow KJ owners out there is using, or has used a 255/70R16 tire with no problems, in combination with a 3" lift? Will they fit just fine and not rub so much that I cannot alleviate the problem by messaging the pinch weld, or ? I really wanting to purchase a new set of Grabber AT2's for our KJ and install the lift at the same time.

They will rub with stock wheels.

I have 235/85/16 on stock wheels, 3" lift also and they rub when turned to lock in both directions (when turned in, sway bar, when turned out, where the tire touches the unibody/wheel well liner). Stay off the ends of the steering travel and it's fine for this size.

The size you want is shorter, so it will fit, but is obviously wider than mine, so the best bet is go with a different set of wheels - there are tons of threads on the proper backspacing, but TJ Moab wheels are what I would get if I were in the market for new ones.

I have 255 70 16 general grabber at2 in the stock aluminum wheels (limited model)
They will rub even with a lift.
I have an iron man with the extra rear iso and clevis is spaced out too.
The front rub the inner fenders everywhere. At the pinch seam, at the dog light doors, the inner fender by the engine bay. It can all be trimmed and pushed away with a heat gun though. They also are reallllllly close to the a arms in the front and shocks in the back. I can't run tire chains they are that close.
Otherwise I love the size, stance, and look

Nothing super special really.

I have 255 70 16 general grabber at2 in the stock aluminum wheels (limited model)
They will rub even with a lift.
I have an iron man with the extra rear iso and clevis is spaced out too.
The front rub the inner fenders everywhere. At the pinch seam, at the dog light doors, the inner fender by the engine bay. It can all be trimmed and pushed away with a heat gun though. They also are reallllllly close to the a arms in the front and shocks in the back. I can't run tire chains they are that close.
Otherwise I love the size, stance, and look

255-70s rub?
How much real lift did you get? Which Ironman springs did you use.
If the HD should of gotten 2.25 inches over new stock height
On my recent build 265-70-16s are going on with 2.5 inches of lift and no rubbing

Well it sounds like you have exactly what I want to see! Post a profile pic for me if you can. I can tell from Function's pics above, those 235/85's are waaay too fat/tall for me.


Thanks for the pics Function. They help with my decision. Those fenderwells are too full for me! What size were on in your "Before" pic?

Well it sounds like you have exactly what I want to see! Post a profile pic for me if you can. I can tell from Function's pics above, those 235/85's are waaay too fat/tall for me.


Thanks for the pics Function. They help with my decision. Those fenderwells are too full for me! What size were on in your "Before" pic?

255-70s rub?
How much real lift did you get? Which Ironman springs did you use.
If the HD should of gotten 2.25 inches over new stock height
On my recent build 265-70-16s are going on with 2.5 inches of lift and no rubbing

One last question... Did you have a noticeable decrease in power after installing 255/70r16 ?
My #1 priority is to keep it safe for my wife to drive everyday. I also don't want to cause unessessary stress in the tranny.